We all have a few people on our gift list who are THE hardest people to buy for. I've been told I'm one of them but I don't think so! Of course, you can default to gift cards although it isn't very personal. So, here are a few ideas that we've come across and LOVE that you may want to consider. But … [Read more...]

It's the beginning of August and I'm already getting those moments where I want to make the summer days last. We go through the motions, right? At the beginning of the summer we look ahead and think "how are we going to survive?" Then the end of July hits and all of a sudden we're seeing the store … [Read more...]

What do you want for Mother's Day? My kids are asking me already and of course, we all answer with sweetest sincerity "nothing but to spend time with my family!" But yes, they will insist and hey, it's okay they want to do something so let them have a little fun! If you need to drop hints...here are … [Read more...]

Hey Santa! I wouldn't mind a few of these beauty items in my stocking this year! After months of checking out what's new and what's creating a lot of buzz this year, we've found all the beauty products that should be in any beauty gurus stocking this year. Whether you need a gift for your bestie or … [Read more...]

One of my favourite things to do around significant holidays is keeping an eye out for the ad campaigns. Some are created to stir our emotions and others to give us a quick laugh. As Mother's Day approaches here are a few that have caught my attention already this year...
This campaign proves … [Read more...]

When we enter into the beauty-realm, it's hard to pick our favourites for the gift giving season. There's so much out there! But after a few months of testing products here are our favourites from head to toe and everything in between.
Kaia bamboo tapioca beads is the first DIY cleansing kit for … [Read more...]

Are you and your girlfriends in need of a little pampering? Looking for a little retail therapy?
The Body Shop will be hosting a Girls Night Out event in ALL their stores across Canada on Thursday July 17th . The event is a chance for customers to find out about new launches, get free mini … [Read more...]

There is so much I love about summer weekends; days spent on the sidelines cheering my kids in soccer and baseball, afternoons spent on the back deck or puttering around the garden, and evening walks around the neighbourhood for gelato. My lifestyle becomes very laid back and my beauty routine needs … [Read more...]

The hottest trend in skincare is oil. But before you hit up your local mechanic, we've done a little research on these new products and their usage.
When my Vichy contact pitched me their latest product, the Neovadiol Magistral Elixir, I scoffed. This was being marketed as an elixir of youth for … [Read more...]

When you think about products made with honey you think about the nourishing and natural goodness that comes from the rich sweetness. Honey is nature's perfect skin secret and prized around the world for hits ability to smooth and soften skin.
Recently The Body Shop hosted media to an … [Read more...]